Tootal - The Company History and its products (ties, scarves etc)

[Two Types]

Pattern detail from a 1950s black quality tie:

 

[Two Types]

I can't believe i missed out on this selection of Tootal Boys ties & scarf:

It was on ebay - I was bidding, then I forgot that it was ending today!!

 

[esteban68]

The dinosaur one is great I'd wear that if it fit! I also really like the pirate one...pirate was my career choice when l was in junior school next to Spaceman and or mad scientist!

 

[Two Types]

They are great designs but they are too small to actually wear (unless you have a very small neck). I wanted them simply out of historical curiosity.

 

[Two Types]

Pattern detail from a 1950s Tootal 'Black Quality' tie:

 

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Detail from a Standard Quality tie:

Here is a label that I don't think has been posted on this thread yet. It's a 'red quality' label, but the tie is cotton rather than the more common rayon. Also, it's the only example I own where the label is sewn on the thin end of the tie.

 

[esteban68]

Got this one yesterday, it's a 'Black Quality' tie but is lined too;

 

[Two Types]

I never seem to find polka-dot ties. And that one is in red and green, my favourite combination.

Also, I have about 60 Tootal scarves but not one polka-dot scarf. I think it's the mods and the wannabe Spitfire pilots who spend silly money on old Tootal polka-dot scarves.

 

[esteban68]

I know TT I have a cycling friend who wants a cravat and he wants a blue and white polka dot one and the reason is "it's what spitfire pilots used to wear".....love that red label 'tassel' above by the way, I think the green polka dot one above will be going as I have plenty of green ties.

 

[Two Types]

Esteban - there's only one home that green tie should go to! Swap?

 

[esteban68]

Sounds like a plan!

 

[Two Types]

Tried to send a PM but your inbox is full. How many spare Tootals have you got? What colours/styles etc do you want in return?

 

[esteban68]

It's now empty TT, DAMNABLE TECHNOLOGY!!!

 

[Two Types]

PM sent

 

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Detail from a 1950s tie:

 

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A couple more fifties patterns:

 

[Warbaby]

I have 20 or so cravats (or ascots, depending on which side of the pond you're on), of which 6 are Tootals. Here they are:

 

[Warbaby]

And one more, since only 10 photos are allowed per post:

 

[Two Types]

Nice to see another contributor in this thread. I suspect the green one (with the unpleated neckband) is the oldest.

Strangely, although I don't like the fabric they used in the Grosvenor range, I rather like the design of the deep green one. The pattern is so deep and hidden in dull colours that it somehow appeals to me.

 

[Two Types]

Nice to see another contributor in this thread. I suspect the green one (with the unpleated neckband) is the oldest.

Strangely, although I don't like the fabric they used in the Grosvenor range, I rather like the design of the deep green one. The pattern is so deep and hidden in dull colours that it somehow appeals to me.